So far, I think he looks more like Kyle. But other days he looks more like Blake. What I do know for sure is that he looks a lot like Brian!!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Compare
I am trying to decide who Dallin looks more like, Kyle or Blake. I found some pictures to compare them.
So far, I think he looks more like Kyle. But other days he looks more like Blake. What I do know for sure is that he looks a lot like Brian!!
So far, I think he looks more like Kyle. But other days he looks more like Blake. What I do know for sure is that he looks a lot like Brian!!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving
What a blessing to have a whole day set aside to think of what I am grateful for. Of course, I am grateful for my family, my home and all the good food.
The stranger danger phase is in full effect for Dallin right now. Also, all the noise of having a house full of people was hard on him, but he warmed up after a few minutes. Then he was his normal smiley self.
The cousins came and had so much fun! I love that the boys have great family that they can play with. Jake and Allie are such good kids. They all got along great, there were no battles or any sadness. Just some crazy giggling and squealing. It was awesome.
I filled the boys plates and the boys kept asking for Turkey. I kept thinking they wanted more turkey meat. But these cute little turkeys were what they were asking for. So after eating a good amount, they got these treats. Cute! They were a pain to make though. The oreos kept breaking on me. But they still came out ok.
After most everyone went home, the boys and I made these little pilgrims and Indian. We talked a little about what Thanksgiving means. Kyle said he was glad that the Indians gave us this country. Uh, I don't think he really got it. But oh well. So does the girl pilgrim really look like she went shopping at Victoria's Secret? I guess she kinda does. That is supposed to be a bib, by the way, not a bra.
I certainly have much to be thankful for. This is a year that I do not want to repeat, but I have seen many blessings. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
The stranger danger phase is in full effect for Dallin right now. Also, all the noise of having a house full of people was hard on him, but he warmed up after a few minutes. Then he was his normal smiley self.
The cousins came and had so much fun! I love that the boys have great family that they can play with. Jake and Allie are such good kids. They all got along great, there were no battles or any sadness. Just some crazy giggling and squealing. It was awesome.
I filled the boys plates and the boys kept asking for Turkey. I kept thinking they wanted more turkey meat. But these cute little turkeys were what they were asking for. So after eating a good amount, they got these treats. Cute! They were a pain to make though. The oreos kept breaking on me. But they still came out ok.
After most everyone went home, the boys and I made these little pilgrims and Indian. We talked a little about what Thanksgiving means. Kyle said he was glad that the Indians gave us this country. Uh, I don't think he really got it. But oh well. So does the girl pilgrim really look like she went shopping at Victoria's Secret? I guess she kinda does. That is supposed to be a bib, by the way, not a bra.
I certainly have much to be thankful for. This is a year that I do not want to repeat, but I have seen many blessings. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
A lollipop makes everything better
Dallin has been doing so good with solid foods. So I decided to introduce some of the meat babyfoods. It didn't go so well. He thought it so bad that he made gagging noises and literally shivered. Poor kid. He was very patient about it, he never cried, just kind of stuck his tongue out like he wanted to get rid of it. We happened to have some lollipops around so I made him a peace offering. Of course that was a hit. I doubt that he actually swallowed anything because it all just drooled out onto his bib. That is what baths are for.
Guess we will be sticking with fruits, veggies and cereal for now.
A year or so from now, I probably won't love that he sucks his thumb, but right now I think it is the cutest habit ever. He only does it when he's falling asleep. It helps him not need me so much in the middle of the night. Cutie pie.
Guess we will be sticking with fruits, veggies and cereal for now.
A year or so from now, I probably won't love that he sucks his thumb, but right now I think it is the cutest habit ever. He only does it when he's falling asleep. It helps him not need me so much in the middle of the night. Cutie pie.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
I'm a Fan
I refused to read Harry Potter for the longest time. I am not a sci-fi/fantasy fan so of course I wouldn't like it. After much prodding from the book club girls, I finally I gave in. Turns out, these are some of the best books ever. A deep moving story about good vs. evil and how love conquers hate. Amazingly well written.
One of my problems with all the Harry Potter nerds was that they would get so ridiculously into it. Wearing costumes, saying wierd things like, "lumos," having the chills when anyone would say Voldemort and listening to the chat groups online (though after the cliff hanger ending of book 6, how could you not?). I am eating my words, I so wanted to dress up as Hermoine this year. And, as you can see my blog is well decorated for the upcoming movie release.
I am officially a Harry Potter nerd.
One of my problems with all the Harry Potter nerds was that they would get so ridiculously into it. Wearing costumes, saying wierd things like, "lumos," having the chills when anyone would say Voldemort and listening to the chat groups online (though after the cliff hanger ending of book 6, how could you not?). I am eating my words, I so wanted to dress up as Hermoine this year. And, as you can see my blog is well decorated for the upcoming movie release.
I am officially a Harry Potter nerd.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Costumes
The boys are at the perfect age to enjoy Halloween.
Kyle as Optimus Prime! He looked great! Love it! He loved having my umbrella to keep dry. I think that was almost as fun as anything else.
Blake was Darth Vader. This costume came together so well. We already own the light sabers. The helmet was a DI find a few months ago and Grandma made the cape, thanks Grandma Bonnie! So I just bought the bodysuit and mask. Perfect! He looked so great. About halfway through trick or treating, he looked up at me and said, "I wanna go home." So I helped him carry his helmet and everything else. Suddenly, he was ready to go for more. He didn't mind the rain at all. I first was trying to keep Blake under the umbrella, but he didn't care. In fact, he was seeking out the mud puddles to jump in. They were both pretty well layered.
Enjoying the spoils.
OH! I can't stand it! So cute! I was lent a costume for Dallin, but I just couldn't resist buying this one. He is only this age once. So I splurged. So worth it! Those chubby cheeks!
Sweet baby!
Happy Halloween!
;)
Kyle as Optimus Prime! He looked great! Love it! He loved having my umbrella to keep dry. I think that was almost as fun as anything else.
Blake was Darth Vader. This costume came together so well. We already own the light sabers. The helmet was a DI find a few months ago and Grandma made the cape, thanks Grandma Bonnie! So I just bought the bodysuit and mask. Perfect! He looked so great. About halfway through trick or treating, he looked up at me and said, "I wanna go home." So I helped him carry his helmet and everything else. Suddenly, he was ready to go for more. He didn't mind the rain at all. I first was trying to keep Blake under the umbrella, but he didn't care. In fact, he was seeking out the mud puddles to jump in. They were both pretty well layered.
Enjoying the spoils.
OH! I can't stand it! So cute! I was lent a costume for Dallin, but I just couldn't resist buying this one. He is only this age once. So I splurged. So worth it! Those chubby cheeks!
Sweet baby!
Happy Halloween!
;)
Friday, October 29, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Parade
The USU Homecoming Parade is always something fun to look forward to.
Lobbying for candy!
What? Paper?!
Look how full that bucket was. As if we needed more candy around here the week before Halloween. But, that bucket of candy bought me a lovely nap when we got home. I laid down when the baby fell asleep not thinking I would actually sleep, then an hour later I woke up. The boys were so quiet; wrappers were everywhere.
Here are my boys with Rachel, my friends daughter. I used to babysit Rachel and she is getting so big! That is whose pink stroller Dallin is sitting in:
He was getting heavy so I put him down. Cute little smile.
It was cold, but it was really fun.
Lobbying for candy!
What? Paper?!
Look how full that bucket was. As if we needed more candy around here the week before Halloween. But, that bucket of candy bought me a lovely nap when we got home. I laid down when the baby fell asleep not thinking I would actually sleep, then an hour later I woke up. The boys were so quiet; wrappers were everywhere.
Here are my boys with Rachel, my friends daughter. I used to babysit Rachel and she is getting so big! That is whose pink stroller Dallin is sitting in:
He was getting heavy so I put him down. Cute little smile.
It was cold, but it was really fun.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Crafty
If you are in the mood to craft, here is a cute site that was sent to me.
http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/
http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/
Picture Woes
Two and a half years ago I took this picture:
This is probably my favorite picture ever. Look how cute! Oh, 4 and 1. The best phase. They were both pretty agreeable, I slept fully most nights and we just played and giggled without any homework cares. Sigh.
So Dallin is 6 months old. I tried to get a cute group picture. All I got were these:
I did feel pretty lucky to get a group picture of just the two boys. Am I pushing my luck to ask for all three of them to smile and be cute? Hmm. I will keep trying.
This is probably my favorite picture ever. Look how cute! Oh, 4 and 1. The best phase. They were both pretty agreeable, I slept fully most nights and we just played and giggled without any homework cares. Sigh.
So Dallin is 6 months old. I tried to get a cute group picture. All I got were these:
I did feel pretty lucky to get a group picture of just the two boys. Am I pushing my luck to ask for all three of them to smile and be cute? Hmm. I will keep trying.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Break In
So our house was broken into on Sunday while we were at church.
I had a meeting right after church and stayed behind while Brian and the boys went home. When they got there, the back door was wide open. He assumed that one of the boys left it open on the way to church. But when we headed upstairs he noticed that some drawers in my bookshelf were open, and in our room, my dresser drawers were all open and rifled through. Now, my house isn't the cleanest on Sunday when we leave for church, but this was for sure beyond our normal mess.
We called the police, who took pictures (at least I had vacuumed the night before) and a report. They think it sounded like a juvenille because of what was and what was not taken. My wallet, untouched. My camera, still here. The XBOX, fine. The only thing gone was a small metal lock box that we keep around and a video game. We think they were looking for money, but they came to the wrong house. :)
It will be a little wierd for a while, just feeling like you have been violated.
This was a lesson to us, NOT TO LEAVE OUR DOORS UNLOCKED. I used to lock my doors all the time, but Brian has teased me about it our whole marriage. So over the past 10 years (the big ten in January!) I have slowly relaxed about it. The back door being unlocked has been the norm. Not anymore. We are back to locking up our cars, the garage and the house always. Even when we just go out for 10 minutes.
The saddest thing is hearing Blake and Kyle say, "There was a bad guy in our house." I hope they don't get too worried. I told them that it was probably just some kid who came in. And I told them that they are more important than any material possession. Our family is safe. Stuff can be replaced.
I had a meeting right after church and stayed behind while Brian and the boys went home. When they got there, the back door was wide open. He assumed that one of the boys left it open on the way to church. But when we headed upstairs he noticed that some drawers in my bookshelf were open, and in our room, my dresser drawers were all open and rifled through. Now, my house isn't the cleanest on Sunday when we leave for church, but this was for sure beyond our normal mess.
We called the police, who took pictures (at least I had vacuumed the night before) and a report. They think it sounded like a juvenille because of what was and what was not taken. My wallet, untouched. My camera, still here. The XBOX, fine. The only thing gone was a small metal lock box that we keep around and a video game. We think they were looking for money, but they came to the wrong house. :)
It will be a little wierd for a while, just feeling like you have been violated.
This was a lesson to us, NOT TO LEAVE OUR DOORS UNLOCKED. I used to lock my doors all the time, but Brian has teased me about it our whole marriage. So over the past 10 years (the big ten in January!) I have slowly relaxed about it. The back door being unlocked has been the norm. Not anymore. We are back to locking up our cars, the garage and the house always. Even when we just go out for 10 minutes.
The saddest thing is hearing Blake and Kyle say, "There was a bad guy in our house." I hope they don't get too worried. I told them that it was probably just some kid who came in. And I told them that they are more important than any material possession. Our family is safe. Stuff can be replaced.
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